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Skin Flashcards

1
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Hydrocortisone

A

Glucocorticoid
- Mild

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Alclomethasone Diproprionate

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Glucocorticoid
- Moderate

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Beclomethasone Diproprionate

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Glucocorticoid
- Potent

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Clobetasol Proprionate

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Glucocorticoid
- Very Potent

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Tretinoin

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Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

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Isotretinoin

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Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

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Alitretinoin

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Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

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Tazarotene

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Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

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Bexarotene

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Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Blocks Cell Cycle Progression
- Treats Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

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Calcitriol

A

Vitamin D Analogue

Treats:
- Psoriasis

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Calcipotriol

A

Vitamin D Analogue

Treats:
- Psoriasis

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Tacalcitol

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Vitamin D Analogue

Treats:
- Psoriasisv

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Salicylic Acid

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Keratolytic (a-hydroxy acids)

Treats:
- Warts

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Glycolic Acid

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Keratolytic (a-hydroxy acids)

Treats:
- Warts

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Cryotherapy

A

Treats:
- Warts

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Imiquimod

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Immune Modifier
- Treats Warts

17
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Cyclosporine

A

Immunosuppressant (Cyclic Peptide)

Inhibits Calcineurin
–> Decrease IL-2 Synthesis
–> Decrease Proliferation of T-Cell

Treats:
- Serious Eczema
- Serious Psoriasis

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Tacrolimus

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Immunosuppressant (Macrolide)

Inhibits Calcineurin
–> Decrease IL-2 Synthesis
–> Decrease Proliferation of T-Cell

Treats:
- Serious Eczema
- Serious Psoriasis

Adverse Effect:
- Alopecia

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Pimecrolimus

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Immunosuppressant (Macrolide)

Inhibits Calcineurin
–> Decrease IL-2 Synthesis
–> Decrease Proliferation of T-Cell

Treats:
- Serious Eczema
- Serious Psoriasis

20
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TNFa

A

Pro-Inflammatory Interleukins

21
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IL-1a/B

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Pro-Inflammatory Interleukins

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IL-4, IL-10, IL-13

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Anti-Inflammatory Interleukins

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MCP-1

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Chemokines (C-C)

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RANTES

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Chemokines (C-C)

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CXCL-12

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Chemokines (C-X-C)

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IFNa

A

Interferons
- Treats Chronic Hepatitis B & C
- Treats malignant disease

27
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IFNb

A

Interferons
- Treats Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

28
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IFN(gamma)

A

Interferons
- Reduces infection in immunodeficiency disease (Chronic Granulomatous Disease)

29
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Cytokines and Growth Factors

A

Colony Stimulating Factors

30
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Infliximab

A

Chimeric Neutralizing Antibody
- Targets TNFa

Treats Psoriasis

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Adalimumab

A

Humanized Monoclonal Antibody
- Targets TNFa

Treats Psoriasis

32
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Secukinumab

A

Monoclonal Antibody
- Targets IL-17

Newer Treatment for Psoriasis

33
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Ixekizumab

A

Monoclonal Antibody
- Targets Homodimers of IL-17A

Newer Treatment for Psoriasis

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Ustekinumab

A

Monoclonal Antibody
- Targets IL-12 and IL-23

Newer Treatment for Psoriasis

PHARM 233 (Drugs) (6 decks)

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